By James Turnage, author of “Sheena, Queen of the Streets”

Need I repeat myself; Trump’s is the most corrupt administration in the history of the United States. However, this corruption extends far beyond his cabinet and others who take up space in the West Wing.

It seems that we learn something new every day about Senate Majority Leader, Moscow Mitch McConnell. His failures prove that he is unfit for political office. We have recently confirmed the fact that Moscow Mitch’s Russian connections are nearly as numerous as those of Donald Trump. His connections to numerous Russian oligarchs are nothing less than treason.

When Trump and his financier, Robert Mercer, began to select his cabinet, one of those selections was more controversial than the others. Elaine Chao was nominated for Secretary of Transportation.

First, a historical fact forgotten by most Americans. Throughout the 2016 campaign Moscow Mitch was a leader in the “anybody but Trump” movement. However, after the election, both Moscow Mitch and Speaker Lyin Paul Ryan surrendered to the orange man.

It is important to note that Elaine Chao is Moscow Mitch’s spouse. Trump was obviously buying Moscow Mitch’s loyalty. So far, it’s worked for them and harmed our country.

Investigations have revealed that Chao has committed ethics violations by using her position to advance her family’s fortune.

“Foremost Group” is a shipping company which is family owned; led by Chao’s sister. There have been “numerous instances in which Ms. Chao, as transportation secretary, may have boosted Foremost’s image.” She has appeared with her father, who founded Foremost, to promote the family business while speaking in Chinese with a banner representing the Department of Transportation behind them. This is an egregious violation of ethics laws.

Sadly, this is not surprising. Trump and his circle of sinners believe they are above the law. Multiple members of Trump’s administration have been terminated or forced to resign for violating federal law and simple corruption.

Let’s take a look at just a few of Trump’s circle of sinners. We begin with Mike Pence. One of our nation’s leading homophobes who believes in conversion therapy is one heartbeat away from the presidency; (or one impeachment process).

Betsy DeVos is a billionaire who bought her position as Secretary of Education. She has her own agenda, and that is to end free public education. Her ambition is to force every child in America to attend private, Christian schools. Can you say “racism,” or “bigotry?”

The oldest man on the planet, Wilbur Ross, has the title of Secretary of Commerce. He has been accused multiple times of embezzling money from his own companies. He was head of the Bank of Cyprus which is controlled by Vladimir Putin. When asked about how he would help low-income Americans who struggle to pay bills including unexpected medical costs, he suggested they “ask their banks for a loan.” I can’t make this shit up.

Secretary of the Treasury, Steve Mnuchin, believes that government aircraft are available for his personal use. He continues to obstruct congressional demands to reveal Trump’s tax returns. He made his fortune as a banker by purchasing thousands of homes which were in foreclosure caused by criminal practices of banks like his own.

His whipping boy in the senate, Moscow Mitch, earned his applicable nickname by refusing to allow a vote on legislation which would have helped safeguard our elections from foreign interference. The truth is that he blocked more than 200 bills passed by the House from receiving a vote on the floor of the senate since January of this year. Moscow Mitch is the creator of “the party of no.”

Together, Donny Boy and Moscow Mitch pushed through the confirmation of not only incompetent cabinet members but two unqualified Supreme Court Justices. Republican senators attacked his accusers while confirming Brett Kavanaugh who is a sexual predator according to numerous accusers. It’s easy to see why he and Trump are very close.

The truth is that I could expose many more failures in Trump’s administration, but you would become tired of reading about them. This is the most corrupt and incompetent administration in American history.

“The truth lives here”

Op-ed by James Turnage

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